Greek · G3393 · unreviewed

μίασμα

(Morally) foulness (properly, the effect)

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μίασμα G3393
Pronunciation míasma

What does μίασμα (míasma) mean in the Bible?

μίασμα (míasma) is a Greek word meaning "(morally) foulness (properly, the effect)". μίασμα, -τος, τό (μιαίνω), chiefly in trag.

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Meaning

(morally) foulness (properly, the effect)
Extended definition

(μιαίνω), chiefly in trag. and late writers; [in LXX: Lev.7:8, 18, (פִּגּוּל), Jer.32:34 (שִׁקּוּץ), Eze.33:31 (בֶּצַע), Jdth.9:2, 4 13:16, 1Ma.13:50 * ;] a stain, defilement: pl., 2Pe.2:20.

Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Accusative · Plural · Neuter 2 Pet 2:20
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